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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

PG-13

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

2005·117 min·Released
Studio: BET Films, Diary of a Woman Inc., Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions, Tyler Perry Studios
6.6TMDb
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Theatrical Feb 25, 2005
Nexus ms7161TMDb 16186IMDb tt0422093
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USA · English · USA

Overview

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

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new lovefaithforgivenesscrooked lawyerrevengedysfunctional marriagedomestic abusemistresschurchhumiliationextramarital affairheartbreakwedding anniversarydefense attorneymarital separationduringcreditsstingercrisis of faithangryaggressivecalm

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Budget
$6M
Revenue
$51M
TMDb Votes
236
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 2, 2026